![]() ![]() Several years later, Russian "DOSAAF" Breeders (DOSAAF is a paramilitary organization) bought dogs from the Red Star kennel. At that time, only character and temperament counted. Soon they had a dog stable in character and temperament, but not in type. More breeds were included in all approximately twenty breeds were involved in the creation of the Black Russian Terrier. The breeders were the Giant Schnauzers, Rottweilers and Airedale breeds, and the Russian Water Dog. The goal was a massive, robust, high-spirited all-round dog, always willing to work and able to withstand the enormous, climatic differences in the country. They used a program developed by Soviet breeder-specialists and created a new breed especially suited for their special duties. In the Forties, the army-controlled kennel "Red Star" began to breed a dog for its own needs. The length is measured from breastbone to rear edge of the pelvis. The most desired proportions are 9 to 10%. Proportion: The Black Russian Terrier is slightly longer than tall. Bitches at maturity are to be between 26 and 29 inches. Size: Dogs at maturity are between 27 inches and 30 inches. ![]() It is a pronounced tousled coat rather than wiry or curly. Length of coat should vary from 1 to 4 inches and cover the entire body. The hocks are well let down, long and vertical when standing. The hindquarters are well boned and muscular with good angulation. Hindquarters: Viewed from the rear the legs are straight and parallel, set slightly wider than the forelegs. Feet are large, compact, and rounded in shape. Length of the front leg to the elbow should be about 53 to 54 percent of the dog's height. The elbows must turn neither in nor out while standing or moving. The forelegs are straight and well boned. The angle between the shoulder blades and the upper arm is at a 100 to 110 degree. Forequarters: Shoulders should be large and muscular, well developed with blades broad and sloping. Tail is set high, thick and docked with 3 to 5 vertebrae left. Croup is wide, muscular, moderately long slightly sloping toward the high tail set. Withers are higher than and sloping into the level back. The withers are high, pronounced and well developed. The shape should be oval and reach to the elbows or a little below. Body: The whole structure of the body should give the impression of strength. The length of the neck and the length of the head should be approximately the same. There should be no pendulous or excessive dewlap. Neck: The neck should be thick, muscular and powerful. The incisors form a straight line at the base. The length of the ear should reach the outside corner of the eye. ![]() The front edge of the ear should lay close to the cheek. Ears: The ears are set high and are rather small and triangular in shape. Eye rims are to be black without sagging or prominent haw. Eyes: The eyes should be of medium size and dark. The head of the male is distinctly masculine, and that of the bitch, distinctly feminine. The forehead must be flat with a marked but not pronounced stop. The length of the muzzle to the back skull is approximately a ratio of 4 to 5. The muzzle should be slightly shorter than the back skull. The back skull to muzzle is measured from the corner of the eye. Viewed from the side it should appear balanced. ![]() The head should be powerfully built with a moderately broad and blocky skull. It should give the appearance of power and strength. Head: The head must be in proportion to the body. ![]()
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